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Ravenswood Old Hill Zinfandel 1999

Ravenswood Old Hill Zinfandel 1999
Ravenswood Old Hill Zinfandel 1999

Sonoma, United States



Community Score: 4.6/5
Community Reviews: 4
 
Price: $61.00
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Alcohol: 14.8%
 

Drink: 2009-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Ravenswood

Matt Steeves rated this wine as 94/100 with the following review:

Old Hill Zinfandel, from the Old Hill Vineyard in Sonoma Valley, is a blend of 75% Zinfandel and various other varietals that grow in this prized vineyard, some of which remain unknown to this day despite DNA testing to try and identify the varieties. Clearly a unique vineyard, it produces some of the finest Zin available. The Old Hill Vineyard is renowned for having produced Sonoma's first famous Zin, made in 1862 by William Hill. The 1999 is another great example of how aged wines, especially premium Zin, can be so harmonious and perfumed. Eucalyptus, mulberry, spice box, pepper, chocolate and hickory fill the nose and palate. It's got great structure, life, and vigour. Tertiary characteristics from a decade and a half of aging add complexity to every element of this wine. Truly a prize to be savored. Enjoy with braised beef short ribs with anise infused red wine demi glace sauce. Epic! Tasted (magnum format) November 2015. 94 points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca
 

  


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